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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Night and Outside the Town Wall.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Faust believe about the townspeople he and Wagner walk with during their holiday celebration after his suicide attempt?
(a) The people are liars.
(b) The people respect him.
(c) The people are mocking him.
(d) The people are all heretics.

2. What is the poet's goal in the beginning of this play?
(a) A true artistic statement.
(b) Fame.
(c) A story of redemption for a time without hope.
(d) A scathing look at society.

3. What does Wagner mistakenly believe about the noises he hears from Faust in "Night"?
(a) He believes Faust is having an affair.
(b) He believes Faust is trying to play a trick on everyone.
(c) He believes Faust is reading a play.
(d) He believes Faust's dog is making the noise.

4. Where does "Outside the Town Wall" take place?
(a) The forest.
(b) The river.
(c) The church.
(d) The countryside.

5. What is Wagner's relationship with Faust?
(a) He is Faust's cousin.
(b) He is Faust's student.
(c) He is Faust's nephew.
(d) He is Faust's caretaker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Faust unhappy with his life's work?

2. What does the author profess sadness over in "Dedication"?

3. What holiday is being celebrated in "Outside the Town Wall"?

4. Where does "Night" take place?

5. What does Mephistopheles posit to God in relation to Faust?

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